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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.83, 1,159.44 and 225.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.83, 1,159.44 and 225.00 is: 337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.83 : 1,159.44 = 225.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.83/1,159.44 = 225.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.83x = 1,159.44 × 225.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.83x = 260,868.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,868.20/772.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.55

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